AIIMS2019Chemistry-Metals and Non-metals

AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Reactivity of Aluminium MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

2 g2\text{ g} of aluminium is treated separately with excess of dilute H2SO4\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 and excess of NaOH\text{NaOH}. The ratio of the volumes of hydrogen evolved is

A

2:3

B

1:1

C

2:1

D

1:2

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

When aluminium reacts with dilute H₂SO₄, it produces 3 moles of H₂ gas for every 2 moles of Al, while the reaction with NaOH yields 3 moles of H₂ for the same 2 moles of Al. Thus, the ratio of hydrogen evolved from both reactions is 3:3, simplifying to 1:1. Therefore, option B (1:2) is incorrect because it misrepresents the stoichiometric relationship; the actual ratio of hydrogen gas produced from both reactions is equal, confirming that the overall ratio is indeed 1:1.

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